Surf & Turf Mulch 5kg Bundle — NZ Wool, Seaweed & Sheep Manure Blend for Vegetable Gardens & Raised Beds

Surf & Turf Mulch is a 100% natural, New Zealand-made garden mulch combining three powerful organic ingredients: shredded sheep wool fibres, New Zealand coastal seaweed, and sheep manure. This 5kg bundle covers approximately 5 - 6 square metres and delivers more nutrients than standard wool mulch alone — making it a complete soil improver, moisture retainer, and slow-release fertiliser in a single product.

What makes it different from standard wool mulch

While standard wool mulch is excellent for moisture retention and slug deterrence, Surf & Turf takes it a step further by adding New Zealand coastal seaweed and sheep manure to the blend. Seaweed is naturally rich in trace minerals, growth-promoting hormones, and iodine, nutrients that support stronger root development, improved plant resilience, and better resistance to stress like heat and drought. Combined with the slow-release nitrogen from wool and the nutrient density of sheep manure, Surf & Turf feeds your soil from multiple angles at once.

What it does

Wool fibres hold up to three times their weight in water, reducing watering frequency across your garden. As the blend breaks down over 6–12 months, it releases nitrogen, potassium, trace minerals, and organic matter directly into your soil. Digging it into garden beds improves soil structure, encourages beneficial microbes, and increases worm numbers for long-term soil health. The coarse wool fibres also create a natural barrier that slugs and snails won't cross — pet-safe and chemical-free.

What you can use it on

Works across all garden types: tomatoes, courgettes, leafy greens, herbs, strawberries, flowers, shrubs, and ornamentals. Suits vegetable gardens, raised beds, garden pots, seedling trays, and flower borders. Can be spread on top of soil as a mulch layer or dug directly into beds for a deeper nutrient boost. Safe to use year-round in the New Zealand climate.

How to apply

Two ways to use it: spread a 3–5cm layer on top of soil around plants, keeping a small gap around stems, or dig it directly into your garden bed or potting mix. Water in after applying to help the blend settle and begin delivering nutrients. One 5kg bundle covers approximately 5–6 square metres at a 3–5cm depth.

Frequently asked questions

What is Surf & Turf Mulch made from? A blend of shredded New Zealand sheep dags & NZ coastal seaweed, — all natural, chemical-free ingredients.

How is Surf & Turf different from standard wool mulch? It contains seaweed providing a broader range of nutrients including trace minerals and growth-promoting compounds not found in plain wool mulch.

What does the seaweed add to the mulch? New Zealand coastal seaweed is naturally rich in trace minerals, iodine, and plant growth hormones that support stronger roots, improved resilience, and better stress tolerance in plants.

Does Surf & Turf deter slugs and snails? Yes — the coarse wool fibres in the blend act as a physical barrier that soft-bodied pests won't cross, without the need for chemicals.

Can I dig Surf & Turf into the soil instead of laying it on top? Yes — digging it in is a great way to boost soil structure, feed worm populations, and deliver nutrients deeper into the root zone.

How much does the 5kg bundle cover? Approximately 5–6 square metres at a 3–5cm depth.

Is this product made in New Zealand? Yes — all ingredients are sourced and blended in Aotearoa New Zealand.